Vlad A groan escaped my lips. I couldn't believe these idiots just crowned me homecoming king. All I wanted was to be with Raven. The crown and scepter were so heavy, the metal weighing heavily against the tips of my fingers. Nova was like a prickly cactus piercing me. She was so clingy and annoying. The fact that she potentially posed a danger to Raven, even made me more irritated. "Look around, we're like the hottest couple here," she batted her eyelashes at me, smiling broadly. I returned a fake smile, hiding my annoyance. After all, I had to play nice as the homecoming king. "Lucky us," I said with fake enthusiasm. Nova wrapped her arms around mine and leaned into me. Everyone's eyes were on us. No surprise there, since Nova was a popular girl on campus and I, the quarterback and one of the hottest vampires in school. It was showtime, and we had to give them a show. "It's time to dance," she whispered into my ear, firmly pushing closer so her boobs touched mine. We ste
Raven I put my makeup bag on my desk, wiping off the cakey foundation and smudged eyeliner on my face with a dreamy smile on my face. I kissed Vlad ... Vlad kissed me. I love Vlad ... Vlad loves me. My excitement was infectious that I couldn't help laughing loudly. Thankfully the room was almost empty as most of the girls were still enjoying themselves at the hall. On our school's social media site, there were uploaded photos and videos from the party, including homecoming King and Queen. I took a deep breath and went back to removing my makeup and lipstick while trying to let go of the lingering jealousy I felt, which made no sense because Vlad was helping out. I stared at the cotton swab, which had become a riot with all the different colors of makeup on it. A small part of me worried that Nova was cooking up something very dangerous to get rid of me. My hands instinctively went to my phone. "Don't look at your phone," my subconscious warned me. As usual, I ignored it
Raven The sorrow I was feeling was all-consuming. I couldn't stop shedding tears. Taylor attempted to comfort me by holding me close, but I was beyond solace. The weight of how betrayed I felt hung heavy in the air, like a slap on the face and it choked me. My fingernails dug into my skin and I felt the primal urge to hit someone or destroy something. I needed explanations, to rid me of the ache that filled my heart. It was crazy how, in the space of a few hours, I had gone from delighted to sad. Taylor pitied her eyes and gently pulled me up. "Come on, Raven. Let's go to the dorm. We don't want to give these people a show, do we?" "No, no, no," I wept hard, and with quick, jerky movements, I pulled away from her. "I don't want to go back to the dorm." "Okay, fine. Let's go to the garden." She said with a soothing tone, squeezing my hand and then letting go. "You can get your privacy there." I agreed reluctantly and we headed to the center of the school, where the garden
Raven My tears were endless, blinding my eyes and clouding my vision. They choked me, and I felt a nauseating sinking of despair. I was nothing but a damn bastard, a misfortune, a doorstep child. It hurt so bad that I felt dizzy, and my thoughts spun. There was no explanation as to why my dad would hide something like this from me. It made me question everything I ever believed in. My dad rushed in with a reddened face and a sheen of sweat on his forehead. He attempted to hug me, but I wiggled myself away from him, creating distance between us. He looked down at me with an almost pained expression. "Baby, what's going on?" "What's going on?" I yelled at the top of my lungs. "How dare you lie to me my whole life? So I have been a mistake all along." "What the hell are you talking about?" He muttered hastily, moving closer to me. I swallowed the anguish in my throat, and my grief sank even lower with tears running down my cheeks like a leaking faucet. "Raven, please, I need you
Vlad I was restless. Staring at my blank phone, I hoped for a message or call from Raven. She was nowhere to be found and wasn't taking my calls. The bet must have really shaken her, and I never knew the stupid thing would cause problems in the future, but thanks to that bloody witch Ivy for running her mouth, Raven was pissed. I'd been anticipating the monthly night stargazing, but now, my spirit was dampened. But all vampires needed to attend which left me with no choice. However, I refused to engage in conversation with others. Instead, I stood at the back, staring blankly at the night sky and lost in thought. Every time I glanced down at my phone, I hoped to receive at least a text from Raven to make sure she was fine. Unable to focus on any particular star, I stopped trying. My friends noticed my mood and exchanged worried glances. Thorne gave me a pat on my shoulder. "Cheer up, Vlad. I'm sure she's fine wherever she is." I grunted and answered every other question wit
Raven Snoozing my alarm for the fifth time that morning I threw myself on the bed and stared blankly at the wall. Today was Monday. I was expected to put on a happy face, pretend like all was well and head back to school. A pang of hurting sadness coursed through me. My energy level was damn low to get off the bed and left to me, I'd have stayed back for a week or two. My dad and Clarissa had tried to make my weekend memorable, giving me sympathetic looks, and assuring me that I was loved. Balderdash. Their words didn't change the fact that my dad never planned to have me. I was a product of rape and finding out about this in the worst way possible stung badly. No matter what my dad said or how he tried to twist the narrative, It didn't change the fact that my mum was so vicious enough to drug his drink, sleep with him and trap him with an unwanted pregnancy. And Vlad, damn him, whom I thought was everything good in my world ended up a terrific liar and manipulator.
Raven I headed to the homeroom and plopped down in my seat next to Taylor. As usual, she was arguing with William over some stupid game. "Raven!" Taylor's eyes sparkled with excitement while William waved at me but when I didn't return the energy, Taylor's smile toned down. "Is she okay?" William asked Taylor, concerned. "She is. Mind your damn business." My hand fidgeted with my pencil and my brows perched low. William eyed Taylor, warning her to stop being overly dramatic. Annoyed at their back and forth, I glanced up at the clock, hoping class would start soon. Our homeroom teacher hadn't resumed for the day. Taylor and William continued with their game. I stared off into the mid-distance when I noticed Vlad's gaze holding me captive. Like a child caught stealing, my breath rattled in my chest and I shrunk back from his gaze, preferring to endure Taylor and William's banter. "That's not fair! You always steal my character," Taylor hit William's back playfully causing
Vlad I sat uncomfortably in my seat, my jaw clenching and my mind engulfed in annoyance. Nova was getting on my nerves. She was so stubborn and didn't get the hint. She tried and failed to seduce me on countless occasions with her desperation rising to the high heavens. It was so distasteful that I felt pity for her. She inched closer to me, making sure to flash her cleavage in my direction. I pulled away, tapping my foot to a silent tune. "It's quite gloomy here. Can you open the curtains a bit?" "It's not too late to swap seats with someone sitting close to the window." "No, it's fine," she stretched like a cat and winked at me. "I like it here." Visibly recoiling, I hoped that my aloofness would send warning signals to her that I was not interested in her. Thorne and Xavier sat directly opposite us and could see everything that was happening. They exchanged amused glances and stifled their laughter. Nova tried hard to engage me in conversation, laughing a little too lou